'U' Are Amazing: We Want to Hear About Your U-Leads!

Published on December 18, 2025

From Rwanda to the Philippines and beyond, you've all been busy hosting U-Leads and rallying your communities around our cause — and we couldn't be prouder!

If you've hosted one of these mini-conferences, we want to hear from you! Let's celebrate the holidays by celebrating your successes: Please post photos and details about your U-Leads in the comments below so we can cheer you on!

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